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as in participating
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as in aware
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as in observation
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as in obeying
to act according to the commands of
you must observe all the rules of this school, not simply the ones that meet with your personal approval
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as in celebrating
to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
a time when few people in New England observed Christmas
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as in watching
to keep one's eyes on
happily spent many hours observing the birds at the backyard feeder
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as in reflecting
to make a statement of one's opinion
"I think you might be mistaken," he observed
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as in noticing
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
she observed that the weather had changed again
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as in following
to take notice of and be guided by
generally observes the suggestions of the experts regarding baby care
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Recent Examples of observing
Jenny Odell, Longreads, 2 June 2026
With upcoming observing runs from the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration expected to deliver even more data, scientists hope to refine these categories and test whether this three-family model truly holds.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
That means its peak brightness may coincide with its most difficult observing conditions.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
For an even more enhanced observing experience, find a dark environment away from bright lights to attend the total eclipse show.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
There is discussion in the news nationwide about legal observing and know-your-rights training sessions.
—Heidi Reynolds-Stenson, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2026
In civil-rights circles, that work falls under the broad definition of legal observing.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
In fact, during the first period of the fourth observing run (known as O4A), LIGO saw more gravitational wave events than from all previous observing runs combined.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 17 Sep. 2025
This combination of talking and observing has immediate benefits.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Aug. 2025
Sheeka Sanahori - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
For the first time ever, the discovery of a shallow-water feeding ground has made observing this behavior possible.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 June 2026
The Swift Observatory has been observing the cosmos for more than two decades while orbiting around Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Sandplay therapy involves a therapist observing and interpreting how a child plays with a tray of sand, water and figurines within the tray.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 17 June 2026
For more than a decade, MAVEN circled Mars in a highly elliptical orbit, measuring particles escaping into space and observing how the atmosphere responded to solar activity.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 June 2026
Crime scene technicians called in to help execute a search warrant reported observing blood spattered all over Mao’s bedroom, and a machete and two dumbbells stained with blood.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
On the cognitive side, the picture Berry described is starting to align with what scientists are observing.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The kind of fighting, of entertainment, seen on the South Lawn yesterday still speaks to what Barthes was observing.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Noun
That something has to do with who or what is on the other side of observation, as well as who or what is doing the observing.
—Jenny Odell, Longreads, 2 June 2026
With upcoming observing runs from the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration expected to deliver even more data, scientists hope to refine these categories and test whether this three-family model truly holds.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
That means its peak brightness may coincide with its most difficult observing conditions.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Apr. 2026
For an even more enhanced observing experience, find a dark environment away from bright lights to attend the total eclipse show.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
There is discussion in the news nationwide about legal observing and know-your-rights training sessions.
—Heidi Reynolds-Stenson, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2026
In civil-rights circles, that work falls under the broad definition of legal observing.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
In fact, during the first period of the fourth observing run (known as O4A), LIGO saw more gravitational wave events than from all previous observing runs combined.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 17 Sep. 2025
This combination of talking and observing has immediate benefits.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Barriere grew up observing the emancipation day in Houston and Western Louisiana, where Juneteenth parties were ubiquitous.
—Sheeka Sanahori - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
For the first time ever, the discovery of a shallow-water feeding ground has made observing this behavior possible.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 June 2026
The Swift Observatory has been observing the cosmos for more than two decades while orbiting around Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Sandplay therapy involves a therapist observing and interpreting how a child plays with a tray of sand, water and figurines within the tray.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 17 June 2026
For more than a decade, MAVEN circled Mars in a highly elliptical orbit, measuring particles escaping into space and observing how the atmosphere responded to solar activity.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 June 2026
Crime scene technicians called in to help execute a search warrant reported observing blood spattered all over Mao’s bedroom, and a machete and two dumbbells stained with blood.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
On the cognitive side, the picture Berry described is starting to align with what scientists are observing.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The kind of fighting, of entertainment, seen on the South Lawn yesterday still speaks to what Barthes was observing.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observing
Adjective
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Legal observers are neutral, non-participating watchers who often attend police actions to witness, document and monitor law enforcement behavior.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some of that can surely be chalked up to missing out on the rest and recharge that non-participating players took advantage of during that break, and McLellan confirmed recently that Larkin came back from the tournament banged up, which hampered him.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Another way to stay hydrated is to avoid drinking alcohol, because alcoholic beverages cause dehydration and also make people less aware of heat illness symptoms, says Vanos.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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The mayor and the police department should’ve been more aware of the possibility of this happening from previous incidents and prepared for it.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2026
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Authorities said the trooper's observations during the stop led to a DUI investigation.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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These sound like honest observations.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
13 June 2026
Verb
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For years, Alabama had balked at obeying a series of orders, including from the Supreme Court itself, to insure that its Black voters have a voice in how they are governed.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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In 2013, Southern Stars players were blackmailed into obeying instructions by having their salaries withheld.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Trump unveiled the Iran agreement on his 80th birthday in the US, just hours before hosting a White House UFC event celebrating the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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And San Antonio had to shuffle off into the offseason, listening to Knicks fans celebrating in their building.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Jordan Teze had his hands on his head, while Johan Bakayoko, who was watching from the substitutes’ bench, was left speechless.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Standing in the back patio of her Argentine restaurant watching as the global soccer tournament officially kicked off Thursday afternoon, Isolina de la Vega was surrounded by family.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Pricing sits at the upper end of the Turkish market, reflecting the case complexity ASMED tends to accept.—
Ascend Agency,
Daily News,
17 June 2026
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Now retired, Engoron sat down with CBS News for his first on-camera interview since the 2023 trial, reflecting on his career and the highs and lows of his moment in the spotlight.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Now, more people are noticing and appreciating it.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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Cycle syncing is most useful as a framework for noticing your own patterns rather than a strict rulebook.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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“Observing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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